The natural building companion:a comprehensive guide to integrative design and construction

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Racusin Jacob Deva
Group Author: McArleton Ace
Published: Chelsea Green Publishing,
Publisher Address: White River Junction Vermont
Publication Dates: 2012.
Literature type: Book
Language: English
Series: Yestermorrow design/build library
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Carrier Form: xiv, 430 p.: ill. (some col.) ; 28 cm +1 videodisc (DVD ; 4 3/4 in.)
ISBN: 9781603583398 (pbk.)
1603583394 (pbk.)
1603583408 (epub)
9781603583404 (epub)
Index Number: TU
CLC: TU-023
Call Number: TU-023/R123
Contents: Yestermorrow Design/Build Library.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 411-420) and index.
"Natural buildings not only bring satisfaction to their makers and joy to their occupants, they also leave the gentlest footprint on the environment. In this complete reference to natural building philosophy, design, and technique, Jacob Deva Racusin and Ace McArleton walk builders through planning and constructio.The Natural Building Companion--provides the tools necessary to understand basic principles of building science, including structural and thermal engineering, and hydrodynamics. This guide offers thorough, up-to-date, and advanced installation details and performance characteristic